Mayor Edward A. Orcutt used his June 17 report to give an extended update on a potential Cleveland Browns project that has been discussed regionally and locally. Orcutt said Brook Park has a 176‑acre site that could be developed as an option if a lakefront solution in Cleveland is not finalized and described that site as capable of hosting a multiuse stadium, training facilities and substantial parking.

"We have a 176 acres that we had a preliminary plan that was approved for about 10 warehouses," the mayor said, adding that in conversations with the Browns the Brook Park option evolved because the city "have the opportunity to build a multi use, area right outside the stadium, and also have the opportunity to put, well over 10,000 parking spots, hopefully closer to over 14,000 parking spots," which the mayor said would improve the fan experience and allow year‑round events.

He framed the proposal as an economic development opportunity, noting projected regional benefits and saying Brook Park and regional partners had engaged state legislators on funding mechanics and infrastructure needs. "We have an opportunity that's extremely rare where we have investors that will be able to invest around $2,000,000,000 into the region," Orcutt said.

Council members sought more details. Councilman Troyer said residents told him reactions were mixed and asked for solid numbers and documentation: "it would just be nice to have information, solid information on numbers and everything else." The mayor replied that planning materials and a formal rezoning process are in progress and that the administration will present detailed studies to planning commission before council action; he said he did not want to release interim details that might change before planning commission review.

Why it matters: the mayor said the project could bring major economic activity, events and tax revenue but also warned it would create local impacts on event days; he said preliminary traffic and engineering studies are being prepared and that the city will present an official rezoning package to planning commission, followed by council consideration with multiple readings and public comment.

Next steps: the mayor and planning committee are preparing zoning materials and traffic plans; the mayor committed to sharing finalized materials with council and the public prior to formal rezoning votes. Council members asked for timely public briefings so residents can review numbers before decisions advance.